Do you want to hire in Bangkok, Phuket or the Eastern Economic Corridor without setting up a Thai company first? Asie Facile mobilises local recruiters who present qualified profiles within days, with an Employer of Record solution that complies with Thai labour law.
Direct approach of senior profiles and EOR compliance handled by our certified partners in Thailand.
An EOR partner compliant with Thai law employs your hire. You manage the person, the partner manages the legal and payroll side.
What your EOR partner handles
Beyond gross salary, several items must be budgeted. They vary by city and by role. We detail them systematically before any mission starts.
A foreign employee needs a Non-B visa, then a Work Permit issued by the Department of Employment. Conditions depend on the company's registered capital and the ratio of Thai to foreign staff. A BOI (Board of Investment) status can relax some of these quotas.
(Asie Facile vs traditional agency)
Thailand is a regional base for manufacturing, tourism and distribution in Southeast Asia, with strong industrial clusters in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Senior profiles who speak English are in demand and rarely advertise.
Foreign ownership of a Thai company is restricted in some activities under the Foreign Business Act. For a European SME testing the market, an Employer of Record avoids setting up an entity first.
Where the talent is
Bangkok concentrates head offices, services and technology. Chonburi and Rayong, in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), host automotive, electronics and industrial employers. Phuket, Pattaya and Chiang Mai matter for hospitality and tourism.
Why use a local recruitment agency in Thailand
Senior Thai professionals who combine business English with strong local networks are scarce, and many are placed through personal introductions. Our local recruiters know which employers they work for, what the market pays and how long they need to move, so you reach them directly.
What to expect when you recruit in Thailand
Plan a first shortlist in 7 working days. Probation periods of up to 119 days are common in Thailand, and notice periods are usually one to three months for senior roles. For foreign hires, we check the Non-B visa and Work Permit conditions before the offer.
Yes. An Employer of Record compliant with Thai law becomes the legal employer and handles contracts, payroll and social security.
A first shortlist takes 7 working days on average, against 3-6 weeks with a traditional agency.
Employer social security of about 5% (capped), a 13th month in many companies, severance based on seniority, the EOR fee and a success-based recruitment fee.
A Non-B visa, then a Work Permit from the Department of Employment. It depends on the Thai-to-foreign staff ratio and registered capital. BOI status can ease some quotas.
Commerce and distribution, tourism and hospitality, industry and manufacturing (including the EEC) and support functions.
Local recruitment, executive search and Employer of Record hiring, country by country.
Local recruitment, executive search and Employer of Record hiring, country by country.
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